Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Project Officer – 8028 Farmers’ Hotline
Term of Employment : One Year possibility of extension
Duty Station(s) : Oromia (Addis Ababa), Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Mekelle
Required Number: Four (4)
Salary & Benefits : Competitive
Application Deadline : Jan 25, 2018
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ATA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MoANR), the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), and Ethio Telecom launched an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Short Message Service (SMS) system, the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline, to disseminate agronomic best practice advice to farmers/ development agents (DAs) year round. These agronomic best practices are encouraged to be utilized throughout the year and intended to improve the flow of information (1) between stakeholders implementing farmer-targeted interventions, and (2) towards the farmers that these interventions are intended to benefit. This system provides and collects information to farmers and decision-makers in four ways: (1) a call-in automated hotline (2) a push-based alert system using IVR/SMS (3) an IVR helpdesk that allows farmers to ask question and experts to respond to their inquiries (4) an IVR Survey that is pushed to all users of the system and the information is aggregated and shared with experts.
The 8028 Farmers’ Hotline was first piloted in February 2014, in 21 woredas (districts) in the four main regions Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR and Tigray for approximately five months. Following the pilot, the ATA, in collaboration with its partners, expanded the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline nationwide. To date, the system has handled more than 30 million calls from 4 million registered callers. Users of the system can call into and receive information on a wide range of agricultural activities on all major cereal, pulses and high-value crops. Keypad menu options allow farmers and Development Agents to select their particular areas.
Currently, the ATA has integrated a Helpdesk mechanism into the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline. This Helpdesk will enable smallholders and DAs to call into the system and ask specific agriculture related questions and have experts in their woredas answer these questions. The role of the Regional 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Project Officer (PO) is to assist smallholders and DAs by redirecting and managing the questions and responses submitted into the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk.
The Regional 8028 Farmers’ Hotline PO will be responsible for implementing, expanding, and supporting the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk across designated woredas, in their respective region, may it be Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, and Tigray. The PO will primarily work on the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk; reviewing incoming questions and answers, coordinating woreda experts and subject matter specialists, . The PO is also responsible with creating awareness at the various bureaus and offices of agriculture.
The ATA is looking for a total of four POs, each PO will be expected to support each of the four regions listed above
The first candidate, fluent in Amharic language, will be stationed at the ATA Amhara region branch Office, in Bahir Dar, and take field trips to various zones and woredas in the region and also the ATA’s Head Office, Addis Ababa
The second candidate, fluent in Afaan Oromo, will be stationed at the ATA Oromia region branch Office, in Addis Ababa, and take field trips to various zones and woredas in the region
The third candidate, fluent in Tigrigna language, will be stationed at the ATA Tigray region branch Office, in Mekelle, and take field trips to various zones and woredas in the region and also the ATA’s Head Office, Addis Ababa
The fourth candidate, fluent in Sidaamu Afoo, and/or Wolayttatto language(s), preferably both, will be stationed at the ATA SNNP region branch Office, in Hawassa, and take field trips to various zones and woredas in the region and also the ATA’s Head Office, Addis Ababa
This position will officially report to the ICT Team Lead. The position will be a 12-month contract, starting with a six-month probationary period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work with 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Senior Project Officer to manage implement the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk across the designated woredas in your respective regions
Provide Helpdesk support for smallholder farmers and DAs, by reviewing and curating all the submitted questions, and regularly follow up with woreda experts and subject matter specialists as needed
Review the quality of each of questions and answers, and follow ups with both smallholders and responders
Conduct visits to selected 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk region/zone/woredas periodically to create awareness, build capacity, and ensure the system is being used properly
Identify additional approaches to create awareness and train/inform smallholders and DAs about the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline at the region, zone, and specifically with farmers and DAs at the woredas level.
Collect feedback from subject matter specialists and smallholders on how the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline can be updated to improve their experiences
Work with the relevant stakeholders, such as Ethio telecom, MoANR, EIAR, Digital Green, and regional/zonal/woredas BoA to identify/resolve issues
Work with the your designated woredas to ensure that woreda experts and subject matter specialists respond to user’s questions within 72 hours
Work with Regional ATA office, Bureau of Agriculture, Woreda office of Agriculture to identify motivate and skilled woreda agronomist, crop protection, and subject matter specialists to support future expansion of the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk
Analyze the 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Helpdesk results and share with ICT Team Lead and 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Senior Project Officer
Draft and share minutes of meetings attended and/or conducted
Report and/escalate major issues to 8028 Farmers’ Hotline Senior Project Officer, ICT Team Lead and Regional and A&M Senior Director
Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders to promote and popularize 8028 Farmers’ Hotline
Assist ATA program teams and stakeholders develop IVR 8028 Farmers’ Hotline alerts and surveys
Occasionally, support the ICT Team Lead and other ICT Project Officers on project related activities
Follow up regional activities related to the comprehensive outreach strategy implementation and share updates
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Agriculture, Rural Development, Psychology, and other related fields
Experience working on ICT4D and/or ICT4AG related projects, preferably in Ethiopia
5 – 6 years of relevant experience, highly preferable as help desk technician, training coordinator, coach and/or other customer support roles
Familiarity with IVR and/or SMS technologies
Experience utilizing Information Technologies to collect, share, and disseminate information
Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, smart phones, and other tech products
Basic analytical skills, experience using excel to analyze 8028 Farmers’ Hotline traffic and other data being generated into the system
Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
Excellent telephone presence with organized follow-up skills
Ability to be proactive and able to take direction and establish ownership of projects
Proficiency in English and Amharic
Proficiency in Afan Oromo (Oromia Region), Tigrinya (Tigray Region), Sidaamu Afoo, and/or Wolayttatto language (SNNP Region) is required to support Oromia, Tigray, and SNNP ATA Regional Offices
Ability to build and maintain relationships is key is expanding this system nationwide
Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with the ATA’s IVR/SMS system
Basic agriculture knowledge is desired; ideal candidate has awareness of different crop names, pesticides & fertilizers available, etc.
Experience working with agriculture related organization is highly preferable
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a larger team
Experience working within a fast paced organization, similar to the ATA
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , at http://apply.ata.gov.et or email to Recruitment@ata.gov.et and include “ Application for 8028 Regional Project Officer, Specify the region of interest ” in the subject line.
Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Case Team Leader I – Special Projects, CEO Office
Term of Employment: 2 years
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Required Number: 1
Salary & Benefit: Competitive
Application Deadline : January 25, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As the advisory and analytics function of the CEO’s Office within ATA, the Special Projects team works with Managers, Directors and Senior Directors within the organization, as well as senior leadership at partners in government, multilateral and bilateral donors, NGOs and private sector companies, to execute high-impact, analytically challenging projects. The team applies an approach similar to top strategy consulting firms and government strategy units to support partners to more effectively bring together strategic, analytical, technical and operational capabilities required for transformation.
Case Team Leader plays a critical role in the Special Projects team, leading and managing client engagements, with support from senior management. This includes everything from understanding issues which are important for the CEO Office to address and determining what kind of support the Special Project team is best placed to offer, and structuring the project and individual work streams, to delivering the final output and following up with the client to support implementation of recommendations. Case Team Leader is responsible for identifying the level and type of resourcing required for each project, day-to-day management of the stakeholder relationship and the project team’s activities, leading meetings with stakeholders, coaching and providing feedback to team members to ensure high-quality output as well as rapid staff development, and ensuring any major issues are effectively escalated to senior management.
Case Team Leader is also heavily involved in developing and lead trainings for junior staff and take on strategic initiatives within the team such as building talent pipeline within the team, or managing development of a knowledge management system. The position therefore provides a unique opportunity for high-performing individuals with five or more years of work experience in strategy consulting and project management to step up into a project and people management role. Experience in agribusiness or industrial development initiatives in particular is desirable, as is a passion for transforming agriculture and improving the lives of smallholder farmers.
The role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are highly motivated and passionate about their own development and about making a difference to drive change at a national scale and impact the lives of millions of Ethiopians!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Oversee planning and execution of diverse, high-impact projects while ensuring effective partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Provide guidance and steering to junior staff on both project work and professional development through weekly project team meetings and 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring
Ensure the analytical rigor, practicality and quality of output across all projects, oversee and Identify stakeholder sensitivities and guide the project team in managing these effectively
Support project teams in internal and external steering committees and workshops, and lead engagement with more senior stakeholders
As and when required, support the Program Manager of the team on program management activities in the CEO’s office including but not limited to tracking actions of the senior management team, development of performance indicators, milestones and targets, tracking the progress of high priority projects in the organization and provide feedback to the Program Manager
Play the role of Program Manager and lead the Special Projects team, in his absence
Job Requirements
Bachelors or Masters in any field
At least 5 years (Master’s Degree) or 7 years (Bachelor’s Degree) of professional experience in a strategy consulting or equivalent role
Proven record of structuring and delivering challenging cases or work streams in a range of client engagements
Experience managing and coaching others
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Genuine intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate and bring large-scale change
Collaborative mind-set and a team player
Strong desire to learn, highly coachable and values frequent, constructive feedback
Knowledge of agriculture is not required, but applicants should have strong interest in agricultural and economic development in Ethiopia
Committed to stay at ATA for at least 2 years
Fluent in English and Amharic, with strong written and oral communication skills
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 2 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et
Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Project Officer, AIM project
Term of Employment : One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station(s) : Oromia (Addis Ababa), Bahir Dar; Mekelle; Hawassa
Required Number: Four (4)
Salary & Benefits : Competitive
Application Deadline : January 25, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ATA, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), developed an Ethiopian Agricultural Investment Mapping Project (AIM). This initiative will consist of convening government and donor partners and gathering information on their investment portfolios in order to develop a comprehensive picture of who is doing what, with whom, and where in the agriculture sector.
The AIM Project aims to maintain and administrate an online database and a mapping tool, which outline all major investment taking place in the agricultural sector in Ethiopia by Government, bilateral and multilateral development agencies and other actors. The data collected will be uploaded onto an Agricultural Investment Mapping Tool, which will be tailored to fit the scope of the agricultural sector in Ethiopia. The database and Tool will categorize investment activities according to their geographical location and specific areas of intervention, aligned with Ethiopia’s Growth Transformation Plan II (GTP II). It will further outline major details about the investment projects (title, description, timeline, amount, etc.).
Currently, the ATA is in the process of formally launching the tool and supporting the MoALR, government and donor partners populate and visualize their respective investment portfolios. After the information is uploaded, the information should increase coordination among GoE and Development Partners (DPs), harmonized allocation of resources and geographically targeted interventions in the agricultural sector.
As part of the projects next phase, the AIM project team has been requested to begin engaging with the regions and design and implement a process of collecting the similar type of information for the regions. This initiative will support the regions, government, and donors get a clearer and more disaggregated observation of the investments and activities occurring in the regions.
Towards achieving the objective of expanding the AIM tool into the four main regions, ATA will be working with Spatial Development International LLC (Spatial Dev – an international technology and data visualization firm) to assist in updating the system and ultimately hosting the system at the ATA. The information and resources on the system will be accessible by users in the regions, zones, woredas, etc.
ATA is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Project Officer on the AIM project.
The Project Officer will assist in data management, database development and data visualization. The Data Analyst will work closely with Spatial Dev.
This position will officially report to the Project Lead. The position will be a 6-month contract, starting with a six month probationary period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Support the development of high-quality, reliable and user-friendly databases, maps and geospatial resources
Conduct data sourcing, management, analytics and visualization
Lead and facilitate regional data collection activities of the AIM project
Engage regularly with Regional Bureaus of Agriculture and Livestock Resources, Regional Bureaus of Finance and Economic Cooperation, Primary Implementing Partners, and Donor Organizations
Support the expansion of AIM tool, which would assemble agricultural and livestock investments in the regions, zones, and woredas
Support overall expansion and enhancement of data infrastructure, analytics and reporting capacity at ATA and regional offices
Engage with internal teams and external partners to identify data and information management needs and technical requirements
Support key data partnerships and other strategic data initiatives with ATA, RBoAs, BoFECs, and partner organizations
Provide support with the design of trainings for end users and regional owners of the AIM Tool and Database – RBoALR, BoFEC, Implementing partners, etc.
Conduct trainings for RBoALR, BoFEC, and other stakeholder’s officials on how to maintain and update the AIM Tool and Database on a regular basis
Conduct follow up trainings in order provide troubleshooting and sustainability of using the system
Serve as the primary liaison with RBoALR, BoFEC, Primary Implementing Partners, and Donor Organizations about the day to day status of the data collection and any data issues;
Provide technical backstopping to data contact person/s stationed at the regions
Ensuring that deadlines are adhered with regards to completion, submission, and final editing of data to the AIM project
Data cleaning and cross-checking in consultation with data contact persons to ascertain that data is accurate, and verifiable to the greatest degree possible
Support in the socialization and institutionalization of the AIM tool
Provide input and feedback into possible improvements concerning the data collection methods
Work closely with AIM Senior Project Officers at federal ATA, coordinate and follow up data collection and updating the AIM central database
Support quality control checks during the transfer of records from ‘work-in-progress’ to ‘finalized-version’ databases for work accomplished with emphasis on relevance, comprehensiveness, conformity to established rules & standards;
Advise users /Trouble shooting glitches might encounter to implementing Partners at the regions in the operation of application platforms;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in computer science, IT / ICT, management information systems, statistics, GIS or other relevant fields
A minimum of six years’ work experience with a BSC and a minimum of four years with a MSC
At least two years of that experience in data sourcing, data and database management, analytics, visualization and reporting
Experience in developing and maintaining large datasets, data analysis tools
Familiarity with project/ development, project implementation/management, funding flows tracking and reporting
Good understanding and exposure to data visualization and GIS technologies
Specific knowledge and/or experience with any of the following: Advanced Excel and Access, ArcGIS, QGIS, SQL, PostgreSQL, SPPS, Stata
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability and results
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data gathering skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Fluency in English is essential.
Fluency in Amharic, Tigrinia, Afan Oromo is a plus based on the region you are placed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience training end-users and conducting small to medium scale training sessions
Basic understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural system
Experience/familiarity with digital data collection (i.e. web/ mobile technology)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et and include “ Application for Project Officer, AIM project , Specify the region of interest ” in the subject line of the Cover Letter.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Auditor - Internal Audit
Term of Employment: One year
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Required Number: 1
Salary & Benefit: Competitive
Application Deadline : January 21, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Auditor participates in preparing plan and the budget of the internal audit, risks and compliance functions of Agency in order to ensure a robust governance and internal control system. Performs financial and performance auditing activities in all operations, projects and other activities of the ATA’s mandate areas. The Auditor works closely with internal teams with the objective of checking the implementation of internal control systems and creating awareness on risk areas and the importance of compliance to policies and procedures. With the guidance of the Director and Manager, the incumbent conducts studies on risks and compliance issues provides recommendations on how to mitigate risks and strengthen the internal control systems of the ATA. Asses and evaluates books of accounts, purchase transactions and awards, asset registrations and inventories are properly carried out based on policies and procedures of the Agency and/or the government. Participates in detecting and inspecting misconducts and mis-appropriations of assets and reports findings with recommendations as deemed necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Participate in preparing the audit, risk and compliance plan and budget preparations and performance evaluation of the unit
With the guidance of the immediate supervisor, perform and control the full audit cycle including the risk management and internal control over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Prepare training material and coordinate continuous knowledge development programs regarding regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Participate in preparing detail audit plans based on the overall audit plan of the Agency, define activities to be audited, set clear objectives to be achieved; key resources required, period of engagements and related communication channels to provide management with adequate, reliable and timely information
Based on the guidance of the immediate supervisor, perform special internal audit inspections and investigations as instructed by the immediate supervisor as required
Asses and evaluates books of accounts, purchase transactions and awards, asset registrations and inventories are properly carried out based on policies and procedures of the Agency and check whether they comply to government policies and/donors’ agreements
Conduct studies on risks, compliance and internal control systems of the Agency and make appropriate recommendations
Conduct periodic audit, risks and compliance of the ATA’s operations and prepare reports with recommendations.
Participate in periodic evaluations of internal audit meetings based on audit findings
Assess whether the accounting system and other financial policies and procedures adopted by the ATA are maintained as per the generally acceptable principles of donor and Government cash basis of accounting system
Evaluate the performance of the ATA in terms of its financial operations, budget and related financial management and submit recommendations
Participates in assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the ATA’s procurement functions
Audit funds granted to specific Projects have been used for their intended purposes
Analyze and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control environment and promote compliance to Agency’s policies
Perform other functions assigned by the immediate supervisor
Job Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or other related field with 6 years of experience, and Master’s degree with 4 years of experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent knowledge of accounting and risk-based auditing with a focus on financial risk and control requirements
Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines as well as work with different types of staff
Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving and timely escalation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented and able to quickly grasp the big picture
Able to learn quickly and work towards the Vision & Strategy of the organization
Motivated to contribute to high performing teams
Work independently as well as act as a team player with interest to collaborate and support colleagues across the organization
Results Oriented – able to meet deadlines on assignments as well as work with all categories of staff
Fluency in English and Amharic is essential
How To Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et . Or email at recruitment@ata.gov.et.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY ®
Position : (STAS) - Seed production and Distribution, MoA Delivery Unit
Term of Employment: One year possibility of extension
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Required Number: 1
Salary & Benefit: Competitive
Application Deadline : January 21, 2019
JOB BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Delivery Unit at the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and jointly overseen by the Ethiopian Agriculture Transformation Agency (ATA) is being introduced to:
Strengthen the effectiveness of the Ministry and affiliated institutions (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research and Federal Cooperatives Agency) in implementing GTP II Agricultural Transformation Agenda (TA) Deliverables, Sub-Deliverables and Activities
Clarify and enhance ATA’s model for providing implementation support to MoA and affiliated institutions.
The Delivery Unit will focus in four areas for the remainder of the GTP II period:
1) Planning and execution effectiveness
2) Tracking, reporting and escalation
3) Problem solving and light analytical support
4) Technical support.
Within the Delivery Unit, the Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist (STAS) , Seed Production and Supply will report directly to Plant Variety Release, Protection and Seed Quality Control (PVRPSQC) Director, MoA with a side way support role to the Input Marketing and Crop development Directorates in their seed production and marketing mandates respectively, who are the implementing coordinators for the following TA Sub-Deliverables on which the TA Advisor will focus:
Create enabling environment for production and access of Early Generation Seed (EGS) across all producers
Facilitate access to finance and other support for domestic seed producers and distributers
Facilitate evidence based decision making through information exchange and dialogue on strategic seed sector issues.
Develop and harmonize implementation of seed proclamation, regulations, directives and guidelines across regions and propose standards including climate change adaptation.
Enhance service coverage and seed law enforcement of certification agencies across all seed producers, distributors, facilitators in mandated geographies
Finalize structural reform and enhance capacity of federal variety release, protection and certification
Finalize structural reform and strengthen seed certification capacity at regional levels
Endorse and operationalize Plant Breeders Right (PBR) and implement royalty for protected plant varieties
He/she will also have a second, functional reporting line to the Transformation Agenda Advisor -Agriculture Development Sector, the Delivery Unit at MoA, and will work closely with other staffs engaged in the implementation of the TA Sub-Deliverables listed above as well as other staff in the Delivery Unit to support effective implementation of these Sub-Deliverables. The STAS will therefore bring the requisite technical skills and expertise, as well as implementation experience, to effectively support in all four focus areas of the Delivery Unit described above.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist (STAS) in each focus area of the Delivery Unit and with respect to the specific TA Sub-Deliverables noted above are as follows.
Planning and execution effectiveness
Provide input and overall support to ensure effective annual planning, budgeting and target setting activities for all Sub-Deliverables
Provide close support to implementation coordinator/s in prioritization of interventions along the seed supply chain
Provide advises on enhancing the effectiveness of the private( including seed unions) and public sectors in the seed industry across the country in the production and marketing of seeds with a focus on meeting GTP II targets set for the sector
Provide support for the enhancement of the regulatory and institutional capacity along the seed supply chain, including prioritization of investments in the sector
Provides support in the introduction and scaling up of ICT systems along the seed supply chain for enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across the seed supply chain
Provide support in linking federal and regional regulatory institutions in effective implementation of interventions
Provide additional support as may be demanded by the implementation coordinator and the DU head pertinent to the TADs.
Tracking, reporting and escalation
Undertake regular follow-up and monitoring of all activities of the Sub-Deliverables, engaging with relevant Activity and Task Owners to ensure activities are on track and reporting through OTS and other tools is timely and accurate
Support data collection for timely and accurate reporting
Identify and escalate challenges around implementation and reporting, as well as solutions, options and recommendations, to Sub-Deliverable Implementing Coordinator and/or Owner, as appropriate
Problem solving and light analytical support
Identify critical technical issues directly related to Sub-Deliverable design and/or implementation
Analyze and develop solution options and recommendations for these critical issues, and engage with relevant staff within the Ministry and external partners to align on adjustments required
Proactively engage other DU staff and/or external partners for heavier or more analytical problem solving support where needed
Support the creation of range of producers and multiple channels for the delivery of seeds timely, efficiently and accountably to farmers through introducing more efficient systems
(enter any additional points specific to assigned Sub-Deliverables)
Technical support
Contribute to ToRs, concept notes, studies, workshops, and training materials, directly related to Sub-Deliverable and areas of technical expertise
Review policies, strategies, directives, guidelines and other technical relevant documents in area of assignment to identify technical gaps and develop recommendations.
Technical support to maintain and improve coordination platforms across the seed value chain.
Provide other technical advisory and input needed for effective Sub-Deliverable implementation
Job Requirements:
Qualifications and experience
Minimum MSc (PhD degree preferred) preferably in Seed science, plant science , and agronomy
More than 6 years of experience (with MA/MSc) in government, non-government, international or private sector organizations, and in areas directly relevant to Seed systems development and technical expertise
Specific experience in planning, prioritizing, sequencing, managing, problem-solving and reporting on implementation of both programmatic and operational activities
Fluency in English and Amharic
Technical competencies
Deep understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, with specific to seed system, with a broad perspective on how the entire system operates and how public, private(including seed Cooperatives) and non-government organization operate in the system
An extensive network, and relationships with the key market players, both locally and internationally, within seed, and related markets
Practical experience in implementing solutions at the local level and the zeal to work with rural communities to change their situations
Experience with program design, performance management, learning systems and monitoring & evaluation
Behavioral competencies
Self-starter with strong motivation, ownership and commitment to deliver results and drive agricultural transformation
Exhibits an innovative and high-performance mindset and culture, and can perform at a high level under pressure and in challenging environments
Promotes data-driven and evidence-based problem-solving, and timely, effective decision-making
Demonstrates leadership, vision, and ability to motivate and strengthen accountability of others
Can act as a champion for change and can effectively support change management efforts
Strong team player with excellent relationship building and management skill, ability to promote dialogue and communicate clearly and confidently, and a network of professional contacts
Proactively seeks and acts on feedback to drive own development and contributes to others’ development through active coaching and sharing knowledge and best practices
Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
How To Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et or email to recruitment@ata.gov.et
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Project Officer II - Regional Market Data Expert
Term of employment: Internal /External
Required Number: One (Four each region)
Location: Oromia (Addis Ababa), Hawassa, Bahirdar, and Mekele
Salary & Benefit : Competitive
Application Deadline : January 19, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ATA is seeking to hire Regional Market Data Experts who will be responsible for personnel management of enumerators including matters related to all HR functions. In terms of the data flow management, he/she may also encode the data phoned in by the enumerators, carry out random market visits to check the adherence to the standardized data collection process and perform validation checks, and translate qualitative information into the local language for dissemination through the NMIS. He/she will also be responsible for Management of other dissemination mediums specific to regions; facilitating promotional activities & translation of qualitative information, and Flag operational issues & potential solutions to project team for consideration
The ideal candidate will, therefore, have experience in project management, coordination, and implementation at woreda and rural community levels, working with public and private sector stakeholders in the agriculture sector in either of Amhara, SNNP, Tigray and Oromia regions. He/she will preferably have experience in agricultural marketing and market information, and ICT technologies, and possess a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers.
This position will officially report to the National market Information system project Team Lead. The position will be a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assume overall regional responsibility of supporting the hiring process and managing enumerators, including management of salaries and per diems and their day to day monitoring of the data collection activity in selected market performance.
Work closely with federal NMIS project team and other relevant stakeholders existing in the area in relation to project planning and delivery, ensure effective project reporting and escalation of issues, and effectively manage project performance.
Be responsible for data collection and encoding (with a minor role in data validation and processing), enumerator management and system promotion in their respective regions.
Lead regular internal and external meetings with regional decision-makers and stakeholders to provide visibility on project progress, escalate decisions and issues requiring federal-level input, and ensure stakeholder alignment
Engage stakeholders across the agriculture and trade sectors to foster effective linkages to the Project and promote broader awareness and adoption of the market information system
Ensure the Project is well-integrated with other ATA’s regional programs and projects and adopt the region context to achieve synergies and outcomes that impact the broader agricultural system
Conduct random market visits to check the adherence to the standardized data collection process and perform validation checks
Manage the translation of NMIS market information into the local language for dissemination through the NMIS different dissemination platforms
Actively engage to prepare NMIS promotion materials, an organization of demo sessions for farmers, and dissemination of promotional materials.
Collect and analyze regular users’ feedback on NMIS
Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Information Technology, Marketing, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agricultural Marketing or another relevant field
At least 6 years (if Master’s Degree) or 8 years (if Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience in project management, preferably in the agricultural / agribusiness sector, and of which at least 2 years’ experience is in a senior program, leadership or managerial role in government, non-government, or private sector role
Experience utilizing Information Technologies to collect, transmit, and disseminate information
Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, smartphones, and other tech products
Basic analytical skills, experience using excel to analyze NMIS’s traffic and other data being generated into the system
Background and experience in agricultural marketing, in particular, is strongly preferred (but not required)
Understanding of Ethiopia’s agricultural system, with a broad perspective on how the entire system operates and how the public, private and informal actors operate and interact within the system
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high-performance, teamwork, adaptive problem-solving, accountability and results
A strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty, and desire to be of service
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Amharic and local language of the respective piloting regions (Oromia, SNNP, Amhara, and Tigray).
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et and include “ Application for Project Officer II - Regional Market Data Expert, Specify the region of interest ” in the subject line of the Cover Letter.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Senior Grants Officer
Term of Employment : One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa
Required Number : 1
Salary & Benefits : Competitive
Application Deadline : 10 Jan, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Grant Officer will be responsible to support the Grant Manager to ensure ATA, Donors and GoE policies and procedures on grant management are implemented. S/he will maintain grant systems to ensure integrity of grants and deliver timely and coherent grant information and present to all concerned parties in order to support management decisions.
The post will directly report to the Manager, Resource Allocation and Grants Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Grant Management System
a) Create grant/sub-grant profile on ERP/Agresso grant management module;
b) Regularly update and maintain grant/sub-grant files on ERP grant management module; and hardcopy files
c) Generate and update donor budget lines on ERP/Agresso;
d) Assure that closed grants/sub-grantees are inactive on the ERP/Agresso and no payments are recorded.
e) Work and assist program/project teams on developing cost forecasts for preparing grant budget proposals;
f) Ensure that the developed budget proposal is realistic and free from arithmetic inaccuracy before submission of final approval.
g) Assist the resource allocation and grant management manager in the allocation of grants (SOF and DBL) to corresponding budget requests of teams and assist in identification and alarming of funding gaps/surplus if any against overall requested budget by ATA teams.
h) Assist in incorporating approved grant budget with annual overall organization budget and assist in the follow-up of required budget revision/amendments with Budget holders and finance team.
Grant Implementation
a) Attend grants meetings, and complete agreed action points arising from the meeting;
b) Support efficient grant management and allocation in accordance with donor and ATA guidelines;
c) Calculate grant recharges (salary and non-salary) as required in accordance with donor budgets, ensuring that costs are allocated accurately and are not duplicated.
d) Work closely and assist the resource allocation and grant management manager to ensure that all grant balances within ATA systems are accurately reflected, and issues relating to write offs/backs and disallowable expenditures are analyzed;
Grant Reporting
a) Review monthly expenditure transaction in the financial system and communicate the finance team for any required adjustments.
b) Prepare quarterly, bi-annual and annual financial reports for submission to DPs as per agreed timeline and reporting template with respective donors.
c) Prepare interim periodic grants financial report whenever required for providing information used for internal decision making.
d) Respond or provide clarification for any quires related to financial matters of any grant reports.
Sub-grant Management
a) Participate in proposal evaluation technical committee and play a key role on evaluation of the proposed project cost of potential sub- grantees;
b) Contribute to the Grant making review committee GMRC recommendation from budget availability and resource allocation perspective;
c) Participate on the due diligence assessment to the possible sub-grantee and play a vital role on identifying the potential risk that might face on the project implementation;
d) Review the draft sub-grant agreement particularly the section of installment, reporting requirements and budget breakdown;
e) Review financial utilization reports of sub grantees and submit to finance team to be settled.
f) Confirm the sub-grantees utilization performance and facilitate the subsequent fund release by closely working with respective budget holder.
g) Prepare an overall sub grantees financial status portfolio report on quarterly basis and submit to internal/external stakeholders;
h) Review financial utilization reports of sub grantees and submit to finance team to be settled.
i) Undertake financial monitoring visits:
i. Provide briefing on donor compliance issues and ATA sub grant management procedures.
ii. Provide on job technical supports and training on budget monitoring, grant management and financial reporting during project implementation.
j) Follow-up on reimbursement of unutilized budget and work with finance team to facilitate the hiring of independent auditors to undertake sub- grant audit.
k) Provide input to partnership team if there is any outstanding balance and any financial concerns related to specific Sub-grantee before close out is finalized.
Other Tasks
a) Facilitate grant audits as required
b) Providing technical comments and ‘early warnings’ related to donor’s compliance matters during the monthly meeting with finance.
c) Provide other ad-hoc Grant management information and analysis from the system for the use of management as required.
d) Other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Job Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting/ Finance or Business from recognized University
At least 6 years (for Bachelor’s) or 4 years (for Master’s) relevant work experience,
Knowledge of local laws of the country
Flexibility and ability to stay effective and motivated in a fast changing environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and willingness to work long hours and work with other staffs
Commitment to ATA values
Fluency in English and Amharic required; knowledge of other Ethiopian languages is a plus
How To Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to email (i) cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) to Recruitment@ata.gov.et and include “ Application for Senior Grant officer, ” in the subject line.
Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Senior PMO Analyst, PPMO
Term of Employment : Through July, 2020
Duty Station(s) : Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits : Competitive
Application Deadline : Jan 11, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior PMO analyst is accountable for ensuring the use of standard project management processes and tools across ATA. He/she is responsible to collect, analyze, and interprets project performance data and report project status, trend, variances and suggestion on improvement. The senior analyst facilitate the organization and identifying of priority projects that are aligned with Agriculture Commercialization (ACC) Cluster initiatives and Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agenda deliverables. The analyst will closely follow and facilitate priority project development and track the completion of each stage within the specified constraints.
This position will report directly to the Director of Project Portfolio Management Office. The Project Portfolio Management team sits within the Implementation Support (IS) Vertical, which strives to standardize project/program/portfolio management practices in the agency and elevate project management skill of ATA project teams that drive the impact and effectiveness of the ATA’s and partners’ work with smallholder farmers. As part of the PPM management team, the senior analyst will closely collaborate with PPM team, project team leaders, members within IS vertical, MOA staff and key stakeholders. The position will be based in ATA Head Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Liaise with PPM senior project managers, project leaders within ATA and ensure the implementation of agreed project management methods, processes and tools throughout the project lifecycle across ATA
Provide support to project teams on the use of project management process and tools
Facilitate workshops for project prioritization and development of priority
Collaborate with the relevant unit in the IS/ATA on the collection, classification, analysis , interpretation and reporting of project performance data and KPIs
Develop a mechanism to check the accuracy of the project performance data
Monitor the execution of priority projects within approved schedule, budget and scope (without compromising quality) and produce performance reports including status, progress, variance, forecasting and trend when applicable
Find interdependencies between projects and establish link between them
Train project team on project management processes , methodologies and tools
Play a critical role in the promotion of the PPMO implementation and Develop and maintain project information organization systems
Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams
Carry out quality assurance review as required
Develop and maintain project information organization systems
Regularly seek feedback from ATA and partner project teams, analyze the feedback and initiate improvement on project management methodologies, processes, tools and support
Undertake any other related tasks as specified by the director.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in computer science and related fields
At least 8/6 years’ relevant experience in BSC/MSC respectively, 3 to 5 years’ experience in project management
Knowledge and use of standard project management tools and techniques
Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in data collection, analysis and reporting tools
Experience in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Power BI and SharePoint
Well organized and have understanding of the big-picture while also having a keen eye for detail
Good prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence people without authority
Energized by a fast-moving environment with an emphasis on high performance, accountability and results
Strong Communicator, able to communicate at all level and encourage teams to complete their projects on time and in budget
Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
Associate level certification in project management is advantageous
Fluency in Amharic and English is required
How To Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position : Senior Project Manager, PPMO
Term of Employment : Through July 2020
Duty Station Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits : Competitive
Application Deadline : Jan 11, 2019
BACKGROUND
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.
The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.
Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) - Capacity Building will be responsible for the identification and development of project management processes, tools and trainings that enhance successful execution of the projects/programs within the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Deliverables (TAD) and the Agricultural Commercialization Cluster (ACC) initiatives. The SPM will support project team leaders and their teams in building their execution capacity to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and with the targeted results. This execution capacity has been identified as a major bottleneck to the transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, and the person in this role will be on the front lines of creating national change affecting millions of smallholder farmers.
This position will report directly to the Director of Project Portfolio Management Office. The Project Portfolio Management team sits within the Implementation Support (IS) Vertical, which strives to ensure execution of the right projects at the right time in a consistent way to deliver maximum value to smallholder farmers. As part of the PPM senior management team, the SPM will closely collaborate with senior PPM team, project team leaders and senior members within IS vertical. The position will be based in ATA Head Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develop strategy for the identification, development and delivery of up-to-date and relevant project management trainings, tools and process that suits ATA project teams needs and requirements
Lead the development of best practice project management processes, tools and trainings in collaboration with senior PPM team
Promote, support, monitor and control the standardization of project/program/portfolio management practices across ATA in collaboration with Regional Senior PPMO managers
Participate in the identification and prioritization of specific projects and activities that require enhanced project management support
Mentor, train and coach the PPM, ATA and Implementation Partners’ project teams on project management standards methodologies ,processes and tools
Manage the project management capacity of the project team and create a career path for the same
Focus on enhancing the execution and delivery capacity of the ATA’s and Implementation Partners’ project teams by introducing proven and adaptable project management process, techniques and tools
Hire, manage and develop junior PPM team members
Develop the competency and maturity of the PPMO and make it a central focal point of contact for project managers related to project management support request
Recommend and implement efficient and compatible PPM solution
Ensures clear communication and coordination of training activities between federal and regional PPM team and other units in the vertical
Collaborate with the relevant team within the IS vertical/ATA in managing project management knowledge
Regularly survey ATA and partner project teams for feedback on improvements to project management tools, training and support
Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Director
Job Requirements:
Master’s or Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other relevant field with professional training in Project Management
At least 8/10 years’ relevant professional experience with a Master’s Degree/Bachelor Degree respectively, in direct management of large, complex, long-term projects in government, the private sector or in international development, including responsibility for people management, goalsetting, budgeting, work planning, meeting targets, and capacity building
Experience working in developing countries is highly preferred
Highly structured thinker and communicator – who can quickly and clearly envision and explain a system that makes people’s jobs easier.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence people without authority – you get things done even when people don’t report to you and have different priorities.
Good judgement and decisiveness in choosing among competing priorities – you can wisely lead your team in a rapidly changing environment with limited information.
Passion and talent for training, coaching, and capacity building – you share your learnings with others in a way that fits their needs, and enjoy the growth and success of others.
Highly adaptive and resourceful problem solver in rapidly changing environments – you enjoy the challenge of rapid invention and iteration and come up with surprisingly practical solutions.
Energized by a fast-moving environment with an emphasis on high performance, accountability and results - you have a drive for excellence and enjoy being around others with the same drive
Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service – this is your bedrock when all else is uncertain.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent preferred
Previous PMO experience is advantageous
Fluency in Amharic and English is required
How To Apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV ( maximum 5 pages) , and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et .
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.